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Driver charged with striking Surf City pedestrian

Published: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 7:08 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 7:08 p.m.

A driver from Duplin County has been charged after authorities say she struck a pedestrian in Surf City.

Skyler Lynn Wellington, 19, of Kirby Quinn Road in Kenansville, was charged by the Surf City Police Department on Saturday with felony serious injury by vehicle and driving while impaired.

Wellington is accused of causing multiple injuries to George Olson by striking him with her vehicle. Olson was airlifted from the scene by medical personnel, according to warrants.

Surf City police said the incident happened about 9 a.m. Saturday.

Wellington is accused of driving on Ninth Street in Surf City after consuming alcohol. A breath test revealed her blood-alcohol level to be over .08 percent and her full provisional license has since been revoked, according to warrants.

<p>A driver from Duplin County has been charged after authorities say she struck a pedestrian in Surf City.</p><p>Skyler Lynn Wellington, 19, of Kirby Quinn Road in Kenansville, was charged by the Surf City Police Department on Saturday with felony serious injury by vehicle and driving while impaired.</p><p>Wellington is accused of causing multiple injuries to George Olson by striking him with her vehicle. Olson was airlifted from the scene by medical personnel, according to warrants.</p><p>Surf City police said the incident happened about 9 a.m. Saturday.</p><p>Wellington is accused of driving on Ninth Street in Surf City after consuming alcohol. A breath test revealed her blood-alcohol level to be over .08 percent and her full provisional license has since been revoked, according to warrants.</p><p>Bond was set at $10,000.</p><p><i></p><p>– Jacksonville Daily News</i></p>